US Bridges

IH 35 NB over Williamson Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270001513458

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76,616
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB over Williamson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB over Williamson Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76,616 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,220 by 2036. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB
CrossesWilliamson Creek
Location1.10 MI S of SH 71
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20152, -97.7614
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,616 (2019)
Projected traffic112,220 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB over Williamson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB over Williamson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 NB over Williamson Creek carry?

About 76,616 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB over Williamson Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB over Williamson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.